Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Funny
November 1, 2023

37 Funny Greeting Cards To Spread a Little Holiday Cheer

The countdown to the holidays is on. So why not bring a smile to the faces of your friends and family this festival season with a clever holiday card? In case you didn't know, Christmas cards got their start in the United Kingdom in the 1840s. Dreamed up by a postal worker looking to promote the then-new mail service to a wider audience, holiday greetings have long since become an annual tradition.

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Acrylic Painting
October 31, 2023

Artist Creates Contemporary Landscape Paintings Using Jewel-Toned Polygons

California-based artist Elyse Dodge is known for her signature geometric landscapes. Filled with brilliant color, her paintings transform mountains and other geological features into sleek, contemporary polygon shapes. While her work is executed using acrylic paint, they are often so precise that they appear digitized. As her career continues to blossom, Dodge has extended her work to include murals and installations that play with her love of color and light.

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Art
October 26, 2023

10 Best Platforms To Buy Art Online Today

Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the game, buying a piece of art is easier than ever. Gone are the days of needing to visit galleries, which can often be intimidating. Now, art is at the tip of your fingers thanks to the internet, and buying art online is a breeze. There are platforms available for all price points and tastes.

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Photo Contest
October 24, 2023

Woman Playing Cards Wins “World’s Largest Photo Competition”

German photo printing company CEWE has just announced the winners of its photo competition, which it says is the world's largest. Indonesian photographer Dikye Ariani was the overall winner for her image of a woman immersed in a card game with locals at a traditional Indonesian café, or “Warung Kopi.” Ariani's slice-of-life image won out over the 509,612 photos submitted by amateur and professional photographers around the world.

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